Jogumpie Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 -------------------------- Project 2007 -------------------------- The time has come again; I needed to build a new knex roller coaster. 'Which style are you going to use, Jogumpie?' Well, this coaster will be a so-called Intamin Megacoaster. 'Why not Bolliger & Mabillard?' I have only experienced Intamin Megacoasters and they are still one of my favorites. Their layout was also better than others's in my opinion. 'What is the coaster's name?' That is something I will keep secret for a while. 'When will construction start?' It already started, please take a look at the picture below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroRider Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Looks cool so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogumpie Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 The lift is about to be topped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantRevenge Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I love how your making the supports tube like in stead of doing the ugly scaffolding you see and every k'nex coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissorkill2night Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 awesome keep us updated maybe one day ill buy a knex coaster set..i just never want to cause most of them are like 50$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogumpie Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Here's your new update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustkill22 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 That there is probaly the best knex lift hill I have ever seen. Mad props to you Jogumpie and keep up the good work. I am extremely excited to see how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Looks great, very well done. It'll be interesting to see the layout. These Knex projects are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogumpie Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 I have moved the lift to the other side of my room. I also installed two motors. When I turn on the power, it looks like the train gets pulled up by a cable lift, rather than a chain lift. It's fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobcoaster Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 This is already looking awesome! I am really excited to see what the first drop and layout are like. Great job and keep the updates coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 It looks like you have less room to work with now that its on the other side. That is, unless you plan to move anything. Otherwise, you might be able to squeeze a turn in between the station and the lift, and make the first drop twist. I cant really see a turn between the lift and station realistically though.. Otherwise, looks very nice and professional. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefitness Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Looks awesome,It makes me wanna go out and buy some K'nex.That's the straightest track work I've ever seen on a k'nex coaster.Can't wait to see the finished product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroRider Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Sweet!!! That looks really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 ^^^ I agree, it'll be interesting to see how you work in the layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogumpie Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Oh my... I forgot to give you updates! After the lift is the first drop (duh!) and it twists approximately 50 degrees to the right. The track pulls up and ascends into a large overbanked turn. This turn is going to followed by a bückel (almost the same size), I haven't finished it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Wow! This looks amazing! One question: Where did you get the supports from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBannedKid Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Its a whole bunch of gray rods in a circle...I was the first to try it (back when I built with Knex) yet mine pretty much sucked. This looks to be much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazan Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That's pretty darn amazing! The whole design of this coaster is very creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 ^^Thanks! They look really cool, I think I'll try that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeled999 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Wow. That is so awesome! It seems to be on par with your incomplete Goliath! But I just have a little thought; wouldn't the tube supports take up way more pieces than normal ones? Of course, the gray ones don't seem to be used much besides that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissorkill2night Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 nice overbank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Looks pretty sweet. I'm guessing the ride will have a few airtime pops, maybe a stengle for a turn, and a figure-8/helix at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Any more updates? This looks SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogumpie Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 I have been having exams lately and I still need to read a few books to be accepted to the final exams, so there has been little time to work on this. Speed o' Fear will be taken down from the end back to second half of the overbank. The lead-out is messed and needs to be fixed, otherwise the speed would be drained instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogumpie Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Here I am again. I am currently working on a new bückel, but I only have a picture of the overbank's new lead-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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